v3.26.1
Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2026
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Outstanding Debt
Cintas' outstanding debt is summarized as follows at May 31:
(In thousands)Interest
 Rate		Fiscal Year
Issued		Fiscal Year
Maturity		20262025
Debt due within one year
Senior notes3.70%20172027$1,000,000 $— 
Debt issuance costs(1,013)— 
Total debt due within one year$998,987 $— 
Debt due after one year
Senior notes3.70%20172027$— $1,000,000 
Senior notes4.20%20252028400,000 400,000 
Senior notes4.00%20222032800,000 800,000 
Senior notes6.15%20072037236,550 236,550 
Debt issuance costs(7,464)(11,551)
   Total debt due after one year$1,429,086 $2,424,999 
Schedule of Interest Rate Lock Agreements The fair values of the outstanding interest rate locks, for forecasted debt issuances, which are included in other assets, net, are summarized as follows at May 31:
20262025
Fiscal Year of Issuance
(in thousands)
Prepaid and other
current assets		Other
assets, net
2022$65,017 $61,230 
2020$44,463 $41,320