diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/construct/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/construct/default.nix
index 1f6853605661..cf9ab42f3259 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/construct/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/construct/default.nix
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
 
   checkInputs = [ pytestCheckHook pytest-benchmark numpy arrow ruamel_yaml ];
 
+  disabledTests = stdenv.lib.optionals stdenv.isDarwin [ "test_multiprocessing" ];
+
   pytestFlagsArray = [ "--benchmark-disable" ];
 
   meta = with stdenv.lib; {