"The Spring Festival is an occasion for family reunions and should be longer than the National Day holiday," one responder said in an online post. "Every year, I wish I could spend more time at home for the Spring Festival, but I always have to go back to work. I hope the NPC will approve this proposal."

Another online comment read: "Extending the Spring Festival holiday could prevent the annual transportation crush, which has in recent years resembled an exodus of fleeing refugees."

Most of the about 10 percent who opposed the idea cited difficulties readjusting to work after the break. Some pointed out that office morale was generally low during the first week after the holiday.

"After the six-day holiday, many people come back to work feeling absent-minded," one respondent said.

Some who opposed the extension suggested adding the Lantern Festival as an official holiday.

Another 10 percent said lawmakers should carefully study the impacts before they make any decisions on holidays.

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