| DEI Document | Jan. 07, 2020 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001646972 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 333-205546 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Creation Date | Jan. 7, 2020 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-4376911 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Albertsons Companies, Inc. |
| 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 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2019 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 7, 2020 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
