| Cover | May 28, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38713 |
| Entity Registrant Name | YETI Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001670592 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-5297111 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7601 Southwest Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78735 |
| City Area Code | 512 |
| Local Phone Number | 394-9384 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 |
| Trading Symbol | YETI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
