| Cover | Nov. 01, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Lakeland Industries, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000798081 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 01, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 0-15535 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3115216 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 1525 Perimeter Parkway |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | Suite 325 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Huntsville |
| Entity Address State Or Province | AL |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 35806 |
| City Area Code | 256 |
| Local Phone Number | 350-3873 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | LAKE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
