Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Equity-Based Compensation - Outperformance Plan Assumptions (Details)

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Equity-Based Compensation - Outperformance Plan Assumptions (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - Performance Shares [Member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
2017 OPP [Member]      
Risk Free Interest Rate 1.52%    
Expected Dividend Rate 3.40%    
Expected Volatility Rate 19.00%    
2016 OPP [Member]      
Risk Free Interest Rate   1.05%  
Expected Dividend Rate   3.10%  
Expected Volatility Rate   21.00%  
2015 OPP [Member]      
Risk Free Interest Rate     0.86%
Expected Dividend Rate     2.70%
Expected Volatility Rate     20.00%