Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 26, 2022	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 26, 2022	Nov. 27, 2021
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 198,294	$ 1,145	$ 323,428	$ (16,881)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities, net of reclassification adjustments	(974)	(355)	(1,971)	(579)
Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive income	237	87	480	141
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(737)	(268)	(1,491)	(438)
Comprehensive income (loss)	197,557	877	321,937	(17,319)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(293)	(28)	(446)	(28)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.	$ 197,850	$ 905	$ 322,383	$ (17,291)