They say on the monetization page that it takes a month. If it takes longer, then it is typically because your site is "borderline" and they need more time/staff to take a look.
Content that may or may not meet the requirementswhat would be borderline?
You got the subs. How about the watch time?
I was monetized within a couple days.
Christmas holiday break .....why it is taking my channel a while.
Christmas holiday break .....