| Document and Entity Information | May 06, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | OFFICE DEPOT, INC. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000800240 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-10948 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-2663954 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6600 North Military Trail |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boca Raton |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33496 |
| City Area Code | (561) |
| Local Phone Number | 438-4800 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ODP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
