He died, a self-made rich man, on 2 February 1966 in İstanbul. He is commemorated by the holding company of the group, Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding, which was founded in 1967 soon after his death in Adana.
The late entrepreneur met his demise on 2 February 1966 in İstanbul. A tribute to him is maintained through the holding company of the conglomerate, Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding, which was founded in 1967 in Adana following his passing.