v3.22.2.2
Document and Entity Information - shares
shares in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2022
Nov. 23, 2022
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Oct. 31, 2022  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-35680  
Entity Registrant Name WORKDAY, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-2480422  
Entity Address, Address Line One 6110 Stoneridge Mall Road  
Entity Address, City or Town Pleasanton  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94588  
City Area Code 925  
Local Phone Number 951-9000  
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001  
Trading Symbol WDAY  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001327811  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Class A    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   202
Class B    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   55