| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 24, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000320187 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 24, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NIKE, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | OR |
| Entity File Number | 1-10635 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-0584541 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | ONE BOWERMAN DRIVE |
| Entity Address, City or Town | BEAVERTON |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OR |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 97005-6453 |
| City Area Code | (503) |
| Local Phone Number | 671-6453 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class B Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | NKE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
