Thanks for the info on holidays. Makes sense, I just though the GE process was extra service so it might end up closed. There are actually two GE service areas at IAH. One is inside security but the original one is down in the international arrivals area where people meet passengers. (They have both listed in the drop-down for appointments.) It would be nice if they had one at Hobby too now that it is international.

FWIW
DLM

All better now - weekend appointments are back open at IAH. Kind of interesting that they were blocked over the weekend (while mid-week appointments were showing available.)

FWIW
DLM

Update:
Applied 7/6
Conditionally approved 7/19
First apt. avail in Boston Logan was March 2017. I refreshed thousands of times for about 2 weeks and got a 9/3 apt. I could have gotten earlier, but my schedule didn't work. I found that open appts were gone in 1-2 mins or quicker. So, others are doing the same thing. I got a late September apt for my spouse.

AUS availability
 

Both wife and I applied together. When we looked for availability on Sep 2nd, there were no appointments available at all. I've been constantly monitoring availability throughout the weekend. A couple of slots opened up, one in November and one on Sep 10th. I grabbed them but still kept looking. Finally, a whole bunch of slots opened up for Sep 7th on the day before and I was able to pick the same timeslot for both of us.

During the interview, the officer mentioned that he'd opened up quite a few slots for the next few days. Apparently, they were all taken up already. He hinted that they may open up more slots since the demand is very high.

If you are based in AUS or are looking for appointments there, don't give up yet. Keep checking for slots to open up.

NYC region

looking for the first time today, first available one was
EWR 11/5

1 hour later, I see
EWR 10/24

2 hours later, I see
JFK 9/28, 9/18 and 9/14

interesting...

If you keep checking diligently, you may find something in the next 24 hours.

Has anyone ever seen a US Customs House cancellation opening? I see JFK all the time, comes and goes very quickly, but constantly. Never seen activity at the US Customs House.

I helped my BF with his Global Entry application. The current appointment dates for SFO are now in 3/2017.

Data points:
Applied: 8/26/2016
Conditional approval 9/5/2016
Original interview date: 2/24/2017 in SFO.

I kept checking (frequently) daily and was able to move up his appointment: 1/7/2017 -> 12/27/2016 -> 12/24/2016 -> 9/14/2016!!!

FYI - apparently, there was a computer/network issue last night and those with appointments at SFO were told to come back today (and put on some waiting list?). The wait list was not clearly communicated to the staff today. More agents/supervisors were called in to help get through the backlog from yesterday and those with appointments today. The agents were able to squeeze some of those from last night in with those who did have appointments.

BF waited 30 minutes after his time slot to be called in. Interview took about 5 minutes.

FYI, SFO just opened up a bunch of interview slots for late October! Grab them quick!!

7 + month wait at PDX!
 

I was just approved for a Global Entry interview (9/24/2016). The first available interview slot is in early May 2017 - over 7 months.

That is INSANE!

Any advice?
I hope to try a walk-in

First available LAX interview is April 2017! :p I will check everyday and hope there will be cancellations...

Do a new search every five minutes. Most likely in 48 hours you will find something more acceptable. Best time to check is when your local office is open.

If you are traveling somewhere in the near future, check that area's availability.

Let us know what you end up with.

Update
 

This morning a September interview opened up (4 days from today). I'm thrilled, but it is pointless if the other 3 members of my family can't get appointments until May.

I guess I will continue to compulsively check for cancellations and new openings.

You can try your luck at your interview slot. Have three other members go with you with their documentation. Ask officer nicely and see if s/he would take them. Worse case s/he says no. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Good luck and let us know your result.