Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2021	Sep. 26, 2020	Oct. 02, 2021	Sep. 26, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 271,184	$ 205,453	$ 844,448	$ 267,330
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(91,318)	31,307	(178,077)	(169,914)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain, net of tax	108	70	316	164
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(91,210)	31,377	(177,761)	(169,750)
Comprehensive income	179,974	236,830	666,687	97,580
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	107	360	88	(195)
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 179,867	$ 236,470	$ 666,599	$ 97,775