Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Aug. 30, 2025	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 30, 2025	Aug. 31, 2024
Net income including non-controlling interest		$ 67,233	$ 55,339	$ 122,342	$ 137,647
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation		36,962	33,355	139,626	(12,932)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax		158	1,270	429	3,808
Other comprehensive income (loss)		18,775	650	79,682	(31,455)
Comprehensive income		86,008	55,989	202,024	106,192
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest		42	9	140	22
Comprehensive income attributable to H.B. Fuller		85,966	55,980	201,884	106,170
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivatives, net of tax	[1]	(3,347)	(25,744)	(6,920)	(18,013)
Net Investment Hedges [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivatives, net of tax		$ (14,998)	$ (8,231)	$ (53,453)	$ (4,318)

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