| Document and Entity Information | May 27, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001828443 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --01-02 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS HOLDINGS PLC |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | X0 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39956 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1574150 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1001 Route 202 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Raritan |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 08869 |
| City Area Code | (908) |
| Local Phone Number | 218-8000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Ordinary shares, $0.00001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | OCDX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
