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May 20, 2026
Document Information [Line Items]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Registrant Name XCEL ENERGY INC
Entity Central Index Key 0000072903
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MN
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 20, 2026
Entity File Number 001-3034
Entity Address, Address Line One 414 Nicollet Mall,
Entity Address, City or Town Minneapolis,
Entity Address, State or Province MN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 55401
City Area Code (612)
Local Phone Number 330-5500
Entity Tax Identification Number 41-0448030
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $2.50 par value per share
Trading Symbol XEL
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Junior Subordinated Debt  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2085
Trading Symbol XELLL
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ