Works Entering the Public Domain in 2025

Abstract

While January 1 is the day we celebrate New Year’s Day, it’s also another important holiday: Public Domain Day. At the beginning of the calendar year, copyright expires for certain works, and they enter the public domain (PD). Works in the PD are not protected by copyright and are freely available for public use. This video highlights some of the most notable works to enter the PD in 2025