Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Equity-Based Compensation - The Plan Narrative (Details)

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Equity-Based Compensation - The Plan Narrative (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ $ 25.1
Weighted-average period over cost is expected to be recognized related to unvested common equity-based compensation arrangements 2 years
Employee Stock Option [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of common shares that may be issued (in shares) 15,400,000.0
Total Options Granted, to Date, Net of Forfeitures (in shares) 7,543,760
Total Restricted Shares Granted, To Date, Net of Forfeitures (in shares) 5,014,072
Total Number of Common Shares The Could Be Issued Upon Vesting of Notional Units Granted (in shares) 759,176
Shares remaining available for future issuance (in shares) 2,082,992