Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		May 31, 2025	Jun. 01, 2024	May 31, 2025	Jun. 01, 2024
Net income including non-controlling interest		$ 41,845	$ 51,297	$ 55,109	$ 82,309
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax		123,650	(26,926)	102,664	(46,288)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax		141	419	271	2,538
Other comprehensive income (loss)		75,916	(16,188)	60,907	(32,106)
Comprehensive income		117,761	35,109	116,016	50,203
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest		65	1	98	13
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller		117,696	35,108	115,918	50,190
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivatives, net of tax	[1]	(2,426)	10,196	(3,573)	7,731
Net Investment Hedges [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivatives, net of tax		$ (45,449)	$ 123	$ (38,455)	$ 3,913

[1] Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings is reported in other income, net.