diff --git a/Libraries/CustomComponents/NavigationExperimental/NavigationHeader.js b/Libraries/CustomComponents/NavigationExperimental/NavigationHeader.js
index 403ec0ad171..114008d3701 100644
--- a/Libraries/CustomComponents/NavigationExperimental/NavigationHeader.js
+++ b/Libraries/CustomComponents/NavigationExperimental/NavigationHeader.js
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ class NavigationHeader extends React.Component<DefaultProps, Props, any> {
       return null;
     }
 
-    const pointerEvents = offset !== 0 || isStale ? 'none' : 'auto';
+    const pointerEvents = offset !== 0 || isStale ? 'none' : 'box-none';
     return (
       <Animated.View
         pointerEvents={pointerEvents}