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Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2026
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Outstanding Debt
Cintas' outstanding debt is summarized as follows:
(In thousands)Interest
 Rate		Fiscal Year
Issued		Fiscal Year
Maturity		August 31,
2026		May 31,
2026
Debt due within one year
Senior notes3.70 %20172027$1,000,000 $1,000,000 
Debt issuance costs(709)(1,013)
Total debt due within one year$999,291 $998,987 
Debt due after one year
Senior notes4.20 %20252028$400,000 $400,000 
Senior notes4.00 %20222032800,000 800,000 
Senior notes6.15 %20072037236,550 236,550 
Debt issuance costs(6,996)(7,464)
Total debt due after one year$1,429,554 $1,429,086 
Schedule of Interest Rate Lock Agreements The fair values of the outstanding interest rate locks, for forecasted debt issuances, are summarized as follows:
Fiscal Year of Issuance
(In thousands)
August 31,
2026		May 31,
2026
Prepaid and other current assetsPrepaid and other current assets
2022$70,676 $65,017 
2020$50,304 $44,463