Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss) including noncontrolling interests	$ 336,453	$ (48,588)	$ 573,264	$ 61,877
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	73,895	121,190	(86,759)	(201,221)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain (loss), net of tax	111	(7)	208	94
Other comprehensive income (loss)	74,006	121,183	(86,551)	(201,127)
Comprehensive income (loss)	410,459	72,595	486,713	(139,250)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	225	(223)	(19)	(555)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 410,234	$ 72,818	$ 486,732	$ (138,695)