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Nature of Operations
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations Nature of Operations
HNI Corporation (individually and together with its consolidated subsidiaries the "Corporation" or "HNI") is a provider of workplace furnishings and residential building products. Refer to "Note 16. Reportable Segment Information" for further information. Workplace furnishings products include furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, architectural products, ancillary products, and hospitality products. These products are sold primarily through a national system of independent dealers, wholesalers, and office product distributors but also directly to end-user customers and federal, state, and local governments. Residential building products include a full array of gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, outdoor fire pits and fire tables, and accessories. These products are sold through a national system of independent dealers and distributors, as well as Corporation-owned distribution and retail outlets. The Corporation’s products are marketed predominantly in the United States and Canada. The Corporation exports select products through its export subsidiary to a limited number of markets outside North America, principally the Caribbean, Latin America, and Mexico. The Corporation also manufactures and markets office furniture in India. All dollar amounts presented are in millions, except per share data or where otherwise indicated. Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

Fiscal year-end – The Corporation follows a 52/53-week fiscal year, which ends on the Saturday nearest December 31. Fiscal year 2024 ended on December 28, 2024, fiscal year 2023 ended on December 30, 2023, and fiscal year 2022 ended on December 31, 2022. The financial statements for fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 are on a 52-week basis. A 53-week year occurs approximately every sixth year.