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12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
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Entity Registrant Name Xcel Energy Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000072903
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
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XCEL NMC SRP  
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EBP, Plan Name Nuclear Management Company, LLCNMC Savings and Retirement Plan
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025
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EBP, Plan Name Nuclear Management Company, LLCNMC Savings and Retirement Plan
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Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025