| Document and Entity Information | 48 Months Ended |
| Nov. 04, 2024 | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 4, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HAEMONETICS CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000313143 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MA |
| Entity File Number | 001-14041 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-2882273 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 125 Summer Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02110 |
| City Area Code | 781 |
| Local Phone Number | 848-7100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | HAE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
