Alex Breen, Rewards Analyst
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Hilton Honors Elite status expires on March 31 of the second calendar year after you earn it. For example, if you earn Hilton Silver, Gold, or Diamond in June 2026, it will last through March 31, 2028.
How to Keep Hilton Honors Status
The expiration extends each time you requalify by meeting the required number of stays, the required number of nights, or the spending requirement in the calendar year after you earn the status. So, if you requalify at any point in 2027, your new expiration will be March 31, 2029.
How to Requalify for Hilton Status
To requalify for elite status, you need to have enough eligible spending, qualifying nights, or stays for your preferred status level. Eligible spending includes charges to your room, such as the room rate, food and beverages, telephone charges, and other incidental charges billed during your stay. Both paid and award nights count as qualifying nights.
Ways to Maximize Your Hilton Elite Status
Earn Elite Status with Hilton Credit Cards
This is often the easiest and most reliable way to maintain status without extensive travel. You can earn Silver, Gold, or Diamond elite status, depending on which Hilton card you get, and you'll keep it as long as your account is open and in good standing. Plus, spending a certain amount each year can upgrade your status.
Take Advantage of Status Match Opportunities
If you have elite status with another hotel program, Hilton Honors can match it with 90 days of Gold status. To keep it, stay at least 6 nights in that time - or 12 nights to jump to Diamond.
Benefit from Elite Rollover Nights
If you earn more qualifying nights than you need in a year, Hilton will roll over the extra nights to the next year to help you requalify faster.
Lifetime Diamond Status
Hilton's Lifetime Diamond status rewards loyal, long-term members. To qualify, you need Diamond status for at least 10 years (doesn't have to be consecutive) plus either 1,000 paid or reward nights or 2 million base points. Once earned, lifetime status never expires - even if you take a break from staying at Hilton.
If you want to learn more, check out WalletHub’s in-depth review of the Hilton Honors program.
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When do Hilton points expire?
Hilton points expire after 24 months of account inactivity, or if your account is closed. You can keep your points active by earning or redeeming points at least once every 24 months, and you should use any remaining rewards before closing your account to avoid losing them.
When Hilton Points Expire
- After 24 months of account inactivity, meaning no earning or redemption.
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To keep your Hilton Honors™ Diamond Status each calendar year, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Stay 60 nights at Hilton properties.
- Earn 120,000 base points through eligible spending.
- Complete 30 stays at Hilton properties.
Alternatively, you can maintain Diamond status by holding the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, which provides automatic Diamond status as long as the card is active. With the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, you can earn Diamond Status for the remainder of the...
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To get Hilton Honors™ Gold status, you must complete 20 stays, stay at least 40 nights, or earn 75,000 base points, all within a calendar year. Another way to qualify is by getting approved for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card.
How to Get Hilton Honors Gold Status
- Stays Requirement: Complete 20 stays in a calendar year.
- Nights Requirement: Complete 40 nights in a calendar year.
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