| Document And Entity Information | Jul. 12, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 12, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Alight, Inc. / Delaware |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001809104 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-39299 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 86-1849232 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 320 South Canal Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 50th Floor, Suite 5000 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60069 |
| City Area Code | (224) |
| Local Phone Number | 737-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ALIT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
