| Cover | Apr. 05, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 5, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35219 |
| Entity Registrant Name | MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE CORP |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001524358 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-2598330 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6649 Westwood Blvd. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Orlando |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 32821 |
| City Area Code | 407 |
| Local Phone Number | 206-6000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VAC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
