--- title: Cost to Board a Dog Over Christmas | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-board-a-dog-over-christmas/ 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/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) - How much does it cost to board a dog over Christmas? # How much does it cost to board a dog over Christmas? Happy Paws charges the same 2026 nightly rates over Christmas, with a 50% non-refundable deposit due 30 days before drop-off for stays that begin in the holiday window. Six nights in Business Class is 6 x $59 = $354, with a deposit of $177. Please call to confirm. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The nightly price does not change for the holiday. The things that change are the deposit and the closing days. ## A worked example The balance is paid at pick-up. Extras such as baths are added at the end. **One dog, 2026 rates. The deposit is half of the stay, due 30 days before drop-off.** | Kennel class | 6 nights | 50% deposit | | --- | --- | --- | | Economy | 6 x $52 = $312 | $156 | | Business Class | 6 x $59 = $354 | $177 | | First Class | 6 x $72 = $432 | $216 | ## Who owes the deposit The 2026 rate sheet says the deposit applies to reservations that begin from seven days before through seven days after a major holiday. For Christmas 2026 that means arrivals from December 18 into January, and the window merges with New Year's Day to run through January 8, 2027. A stay that begins outside the window owes no deposit. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm your dates. ## If you cancel A cancellation made at least 7 days before drop-off turns the deposit into a 100% credit on your account. Cancel with less than 7 days' notice and the deposit is forfeited. ## Hours around the holiday Christmas Eve closes at 3:00 PM, with the afternoon window from 1:00 to 3:00. On Christmas Day the kennel is closed all day. New Year's Eve closes at 3:00 PM again, and New Year's Day is a full closure. Plan drop-off and pick-up for the days that are open. See the [Christmas and New Year page](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/christmas-and-new-year/) and the [deposit checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/holiday-deposit-checker/). ### 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/) - [Federal holidays, U.S. Office of Personnel Management](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/) ### 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/) - [Christmas & New Year boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/christmas-and-new-year/) - [Holiday deposit checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/holiday-deposit-checker/) - [Holiday deposits and cancellations](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/holiday-deposits/) - [Is the holiday deposit refundable?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-the-holiday-deposit-refundable/) - [Holiday deposit windows 2026-2027](https://happypawskennels.com/data/holiday-deposit-calendar-2026-2027/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [How much does it cost to board a large dog?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-board-a-large-dog/) - [How much does it cost to board a small dog?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-board-a-small-dog/) - [Do I need a reservation?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-need-a-reservation/) - [Can I book online?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-book-online/) - [What are your drop-off hours?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-are-your-drop-off-hours/) - [What time is check-out?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-time-is-check-out/) - [What happens if I pick up in the afternoon?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-happens-if-i-pick-up-in-the-afternoon/) - [Are you open on holidays?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-you-open-on-holidays/) 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 holiday deposit extra on top of the stay? No. It is half of the stay, paid early, and it comes off the balance. ### Is there a separate holiday nightly rate? The 2026 sheet lists one set of nightly rates.