Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2020	Jun. 29, 2019	Jun. 27, 2020	Jun. 29, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss) including noncontrolling interests	$ (48,588)	$ 202,654	$ 61,877	$ 324,229
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	121,190	45,127	(201,221)	59,089
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain (loss), net of tax	(7)	(41)	94	67
Other comprehensive income (loss)	121,183	45,086	(201,127)	59,156
Comprehensive income (loss)	72,595	247,740	(139,250)	383,385
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(223)	274	(555)	273
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 72,818	$ 247,466	$ (138,695)	$ 383,112