v3.26.1
Cover Page - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
May 02, 2026
Jul. 03, 2026
Oct. 31, 2025
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date May 02, 2026    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-02    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 1-37499    
Entity Registrant Name BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 46-0599018    
Entity Address, Address Line One 180 Park Avenue    
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 301    
Entity Address, City or Town Florham Park    
Entity Address, State or Province NJ    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 07932    
City Area Code (908)    
Local Phone Number 991-2665    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share    
Trading Symbol BNED    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Small Business true    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 206
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   34,643,372  
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Central Index Key 0001634117