diff --git a/pandas/tests/io/test_feather.py b/pandas/tests/io/test_feather.py
index c29caf13bb629..e59100146249a 100644
--- a/pandas/tests/io/test_feather.py
+++ b/pandas/tests/io/test_feather.py
@@ -83,7 +83,9 @@ def test_basic(self):
         if pyarrow_version >= LooseVersion("0.16.1.dev"):
             df["periods"] = pd.period_range("2013", freq="M", periods=3)
             df["timedeltas"] = pd.timedelta_range("1 day", periods=3)
-            df["intervals"] = pd.interval_range(0, 3, 3)
+            # TODO temporary disable due to regression in pyarrow 0.17.1
+            # https://github.com/pandas-dev/pandas/issues/34255
+            # df["intervals"] = pd.interval_range(0, 3, 3)
 
         assert df.dttz.dtype.tz.zone == "US/Eastern"
         self.check_round_trip(df)