--- title: Christmas & New Year Boarding | Happy Paws, Dixon url: https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/christmas-and-new-year/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Occasions](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/) - Christmas & New Year boarding # Christmas and New Year boarding For Christmas and New Year 2026-27, stays beginning December 18 through January 8 fall in the holiday deposit window, so the kennel asks a 50% non-refundable deposit 30 days before drop-off. The kennel is closed all day on December 25 and January 1 and closes at 3:00 PM on December 24 and 31. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) ## Holiday deposit windows 2026-2027 **Holiday deposit windows (2026 rate sheet rule: stays beginning seven days before through seven days after a major holiday)** | Holiday | Stays beginning | Deposit due | | --- | --- | --- | | Thanksgiving Day | Nov 19, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | 30 days before drop-off | | Christmas Day and New Year's Day | Dec 18, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off | | Easter Sunday | Mar 21, 2027 to Apr 4, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off | | Memorial Day | May 24, 2027 to Jun 7, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off | | Independence Day | Jun 27, 2027 to Jul 11, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off | | Labor Day | Aug 30, 2027 to Sep 13, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off | | Thanksgiving Day | Nov 18, 2027 to Dec 2, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off | | Christmas Day and New Year's Day | Dec 18, 2027 to Jan 8, 2028 | 30 days before drop-off | Major holidays here are the days the kennel closes all day. A 50% non-refundable deposit applies; cancel at least 7 days ahead for a 100% account credit. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm. Two holidays one week apart make one long window, 22 days of drop-off dates, and the earliest deposit falls in mid November. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm the rule for your dates. ## At a glance - Closed all day: Fri Dec 25 and Fri Jan 1 - Close 3:00 PM: Thu Dec 24 and Thu Dec 31, afternoon window 1:00 to 3:00 - Deposit window: stays beginning Dec 18, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027 - Deposit is due 30 days before drop-off ## The calendar, day by day Because there are no pick-ups on Christmas Day or New Year's Day, plan your return for the day before or the day after. | Date | Kennel hours | | --- | --- | | Thu Dec 24 | Closes 3:00 PM; drop-off or pick-up 1:00 to 3:00 | | Fri Dec 25 | Closed all day | | Sat Dec 26 | Regular hours, 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | Thu Dec 31 | Closes 3:00 PM; drop-off or pick-up 1:00 to 3:00 | | Fri Jan 1 | Closed all day | | Sat Jan 2 | Regular hours | ## When the deposit is due The window for stays that begin from December 18, 2026 through January 8, 2027 joins the Christmas window (December 18 to January 1) and the New Year's Day window (December 25 to January 8). A stay that begins on December 18 needs its deposit by November 18. One that begins December 28 needs it by November 28. Cancel at least 7 days before drop-off and the deposit becomes a 100% credit on your account. Cancel with less notice and the deposit is forfeited. ## A sample holiday stay One dog in a Business Class kennel from December 22 to December 29 is 7 nights at $59, $413, with half as the deposit. A stay of 14 or more nights, such as December 20 to January 3, gets the long-term rate of $53 a night, 14 x $53, $742. A cat in the cattery is $35 a night. Prices are the 2026 rates. The [stay estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) works out your dates. ## Before you leave Check vaccines now. Canine influenza needs a booster 3 to 4 weeks after the first dose, and every record must be current through your pick-up day. Send them to your online account. Bring special food in its original bag and any medications with written instructions. Leave your pet in the car at check-in while a staff member carries things in. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) - [Happy Paws Kennels hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [U.S. Office of Personnel Management - federal holidays](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/) ### Before your first stay - [Vaccination records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) current through pick-up day - A signed [boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) - Pets 16 weeks or older - [Bring nothing but your pet](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Holiday boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/holiday-boarding/) - [Holiday deposit checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/holiday-deposit-checker/) - [Holiday deposit windows 2026-2027](https://happypawskennels.com/data/holiday-deposit-calendar-2026-2027/) - [Thanksgiving boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/thanksgiving/) - [Hours and holiday closures](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [Holiday deposits and cancellations](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/holiday-deposits/) ## Is a deposit due on my dates? Drop-off Pick-up (optional) Enter your drop-off date to check it against the holiday deposit windows. Follows the 2026 rate sheet: a 50% non-refundable deposit, due 30 days before drop-off, for stays beginning from seven days before through seven days after a major holiday. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm. ## Price your stay Drop-off Pick-up Pick-up time By 11:30 AM Afternoon Dogs Cats Kennel class for your dogs Options My dogs share one kennel My cats share one condo Active military family Your estimate Pick your dates to see an estimate from the 2026 rate sheet. [Request these dates](#book-form)[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call](tel:+17076786600) Estimate from our 2026 rates (effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026). Your final total is confirmed at check-in. Military and 14+ night rates are the same reduced 1-dog rate; the estimator uses one, never both. [See the full rate sheet](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/). ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) I love this place and so do the dogs. They offers tours, have A/C and/or heat. They always look and smell super clean. They even filter the indoor air. They email pics of them playing. I have 2 large breeds that share a 1st class kennel. They even offer treats and baths. So nice to have a place I trust. Everyone is... Deanna M., Google review, July 2026 This place is fantastic! I have one super easy going dog and one that is very much the opposite, she takes a long time to be comfortable with strangers and can be aggressive. I chose Happy Paws originally because the dogs can go in and out without having to be put on a leash. I am so happy I made that decision. Now my... Kaylin B., Google review, May 2026 ## Boarding for other reasons you travel - [Easter weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/easter/) - [Memorial Day weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/memorial-day/) - [Fourth of July boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/fourth-of-july/) - [Labor Day weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/labor-day/) - [Spring break boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/spring-break/) - [Summer vacation boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/summer-vacation/) - [Flying out of Sacramento (SMF)? Board on the way](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/sacramento-airport-smf/) - [Flying out of Oakland](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/oakland-airport-oak/) - [Occasions](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### Is the kennel open between Christmas and New Year? Yes, apart from December 31 (closes at 3:00 PM) and January 1 (closed all day). Other days keep regular hours. ### Does one deposit cover both holidays? Ask when you book. The sheet applies the deposit to stays that begin in the window, so please call 707-678-6600 to confirm. ### Can I drop off on Christmas Eve? Yes, between 1:00 and 3:00 PM. ### How early should I request dates? As early as you can. The kennel confirms every reservation.