Retirement Plans (401(k) Retirement Plan) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2023
Employer matching contribution, first 1%
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent of match	100.00%
Employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay	1.00%
Employer matching contribution, next 5%
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent of match	50.00%
Employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay	5.00%
UNITED STATES
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Virco stock held in plan	1,286,586	1,265,586
Company contributions	$ 1,500,000	$ 1,400,000
UNITED STATES | Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Participant deferral percentage allowance	1.00%
UNITED STATES | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Participant deferral percentage allowance	75.00%