diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index 76de4930d0..ed53af9e20 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 # travis file
 # https://docs.travis-ci.com/user/customizing-the-build
 
+branches:
+  except:
+    - release
+
 language: node_js
 
 node_js: