| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 27, 2025 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Avery Dennison Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000008818 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-28 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 27, 2025 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-7685 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-1492269 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8080 Norton Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Mentor |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44060 |
| City Area Code | 440 |
| Local Phone Number | 534-6000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, $1 par value |
| Trading Symbol | AVY |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 1.25% Senior Notes due 2025 |
| Trading Symbol | AVY25 |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Senior Notes Due 2034 [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | 3.75% Senior Notes due 2034 |
| Trading Symbol | AVY34 |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
