Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 02, 2023	Aug. 27, 2022	Sep. 02, 2023	Aug. 27, 2022
Net income including non-controlling interest		$ 37,650	$ 46,530	$ 99,987	$ 132,077
Foreign currency translation		(8,717)	(87,789)	14,058	(165,369)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax		863	684	2,572	3,976
Derivatives, net of tax		(4,641)	0	(10,324)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)		3,403	(86,130)	21,051	(154,133)
Comprehensive income (loss)		41,053	(39,600)	121,038	(22,056)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		16	(13)	59	3
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to H.B. Fuller		41,037	(39,587)	120,979	(22,059)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, net of tax	[1]	15,898	1,346	14,745	10,924
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivatives, net of tax	[1]	$ 0	$ (371)	$ 0	$ (3,664)

[1] Income (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income, net.