| Document and Entity Information | Apr. 19, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000059527 |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 19, 2023 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | OH |
| Entity File Number | 0-1402 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-1860551 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 22801 St. Clair Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cleveland |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44117 |
| City Area Code | (216) |
| Local Phone Number | 481-8100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Shares, without par value |
| Trading Symbol | LECO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Description | This Current report on Form 8-K/A (the “Amendment”) updates Item 5.07 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2023 (the “Original Filing”). The Original Filing reported the final voting results from the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders that was held on April 19, 2023 (the “2023 Annual Meeting”). The sole purpose of this Amendment is to disclose the Company’s decision regarding how frequently it will conduct future shareholder advisory votes on named executive officer compensation. Except for the foregoing purposes, this Amendment does not modify or update any other disclosure in the Original Filing. |
