Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 28, 2021	Nov. 29, 2020	Nov. 24, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 553,541	$ (127,141)	$ 394,980
Pension and postretirement benefits	35,059	60,915	10,248
Derivative instruments	69,735	(55,242)	19,026
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains	(51,016)	10,493	(7,250)
Unrealized gains on marketable securities	5,662	9,758	4,362
Total other comprehensive income, before related income taxes	59,440	25,924	26,386
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,381)	(7,940)	(6,476)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	600,600	(109,157)	414,890
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	(680)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.	$ 600,600	$ (109,157)	$ 414,210