--- title: Hours on the Three Holiday Eves | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-are-your-hours-on-thanksgiving-eve-christmas-eve-and-new-years-eve/ 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/) - What are your hours on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve? # What are your hours on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve? On Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, Happy Paws Kennels closes at 3:00 PM. The afternoon window for drop-off and pick-up is 1:00 to 3:00 PM instead of the usual 2:00 to 5:00. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The kennel is then closed all day on the holidays that follow each eve. ## The dates **Afternoon drop-off and pick-up window is 1:00 to 3:00 PM.** | Eve | 2026 | 2027 | Close | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Thanksgiving Eve | Wed, Nov 25 | Wed, Nov 24 | 3:00 PM | | Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24 | Fri, Dec 24 | 3:00 PM | | New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31 | Fri, Dec 31 | 3:00 PM | ## What happens the next day Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day are closed all day, so there is no drop-off or pick-up. In 2026 that means pick-up on Friday, November 27, or earlier. For a Christmas trip it means pick-up by 3:00 PM on December 24 or after the closure. Call ahead to plan around those days. ## Deposits around the eves The eves themselves are not on the closed-all-day list, but the holidays right after them are, and a stay that begins within seven days of one carries a 50% deposit due 30 days ahead. The [deposit checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/holiday-deposit-checker/) shows which window you fall in. ## Planning a holiday trip Pets that go home on an eve have to be collected before 3:00 PM, so a late flight or a long drive can make the day tight. Book early, since holiday weeks fill. The [Thanksgiving](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/thanksgiving/) and [Christmas and New Year](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/christmas-and-new-year/) pages describe how to schedule around the closures. The full year of closures is on the [hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) ### 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 - [Hours and holiday closures](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [Are you open on holidays?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-you-open-on-holidays/) - [Thanksgiving boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/thanksgiving/) - [Christmas & New Year boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/christmas-and-new-year/) - [Holiday boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/holiday-boarding/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [Are you open on weekends?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-you-open-on-weekends/) - [Are you closed at lunchtime?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-you-closed-at-lunchtime/) - [Can someone else pick up my pet?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-someone-else-pick-up-my-pet/) - [Do I need to bring a leash or bowls?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-need-to-bring-a-leash-or-bowls/) - [Should I label my pet's belongings?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/should-i-label-my-pets-belongings/) - [How should I pack my dog's food?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-should-i-pack-my-dogs-food/) - [What if my dog has food allergies?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-if-my-dog-has-food-allergies/) - [What do you feed cats?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-do-you-feed-cats/) 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 morning window different on an eve? The hours page lists only the afternoon change. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm. ### Can I pick up at 4:00 PM on Christmas Eve? No. The kennel closes at 3:00 PM, so pick up from 1:00 to 3:00.