| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 09, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001646972 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 9, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Albertsons Companies, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39350 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-4376911 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 250 Parkcenter Blvd. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boise |
| Entity Address, State or Province | ID |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 83706 |
| City Area Code | (208) |
| Local Phone Number | 395-6200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | ACI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
